June 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Bethel Public Schools Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of the May 13, 2024, regular board meeting minutes.

4. Discussion and approval of the following consent agenda items.

4.1. General fund #348-#350, $2,608.00    Payroll, #70320-#70334, $5,554.25

4.2. Building fund #28-#31, $75,681.17

4.3. Any and all change orders: General Fund, $13,723.84   Payroll, $29,587.54

4.4. May 2024 Activity Fund Report

4.5. Activity Fund Transfers

Transfer funds from activity sub-account #0410 (Becky Selle Fund) to activity sub-account #390 (Lower Elementary) in the amount of $132.50.

4.6. May 2024 Child Nutrition Report

4.7. Treasurers Report

5. Citizen's Comments

6. Superintendent's report
A. Facilities
B. Staff
C. Students
D. Legislative Updates

7. Discussion and action on the transfer capacity limits for Bethel Public Schools effective July 1, 2024.

8. Discussion and action on an agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Select Physical Therapy to provide physical therapy services for the 2024-2025 school year.

9. Discussion and action on a service agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Tina Ramey L.L.C. Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech language services for the 2024-2025 school year.

10. Discussion and action on a service agreement between Bethel Public Schools and Shelli Hall, Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech services for the 2024-2025 school year. 

11. Discussion and action on a membership agreement with the Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA) for the 2024-2025 school year.

12. Discussion and action on a subscription agreement with the Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA) for the Assemble Meetings software during the 2024-2025 school year.

13. Discussion and action on a subscription agreement with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) for the Connections Communication Services during the 2024-2025 school year.

14. Discussion and action on a subscription agreement with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) for Policy Services and Superintendent Evaluation Tool during the 2024-2025 school year.

15. Discussion and action to approve the Resolution of Bethel Public Schools to join the Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group (OSIG) for the 2024-2025 school year.

16. Discussion and action on the property insurance renewal agreement with Oklahoma School Insurance Group (OSIG) for insurance for the 2024-2025 school year.

17. Discussion and action on a proposal from Oklahoma School Assurance Group (OSAG) for workers' compensation insurance for the 2024-2025 school year.

18. Discussion and action to approve the renewal of the Sublease Agreement dated February 1, 2021, between Bethel Public Schools (District) and Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, as required under the provisions of the agreement.

19. Discussion and action to approve the Qualified Zone Academy Bond Lease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, as required under the provisions of the Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement dated November 1, 2014, between Bethel Public Schools (District) and Zion National Bank.

20. Discussion and action to appoint Denise Flowers as Encumbrance Clerk and Minutes Clerk for FY2025.

21. Discussion and action to appoint Tama Thompson as Treasurer and Deputy Minutes Clerk for FY2025.

22. Discussion and action to appoint Tarrall Davidson as Activity Fund Custodian and Deputy Minutes Clerk for FY2025.

23. Discussion and action to authorize the superintendent to direct the in house treasurer to invest school district funds per state law and to deposit the interest from investments in the General Fund and/or Building Fund.

24. Discussion and action to authorization of superintendent, Dr. Matt Posey, as the purchasing agent for Bethel Independent School district and authorized representative for all federal programs, ERATE, General Fund, Building Fund, General Fund, and all other school programs and activities not listed for the 2024-2025 school year.

25. Discussion and action to declare school property as surplus for sale. (Exhibit A)

26. Discussion and possible action on demolition of the old Bethel Public School administrative office building. 

27. Discussion and possible action to request proposals for the renovation of the high school/activity center parking lot.

28. Discussion and possible action to request proposals for updating Bethel Public Schools transportation fleet, including, but not limited to, school buses and passenger vehicles.

29. Discussion, review, and possible action on the Elementary and Middle School/High School student handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year.

30. Discussion regarding school personnel including possible executive session to discuss the following items pursuant to O.S. Title 25, Section 307 (B) (1).

30.1. Discussion on an extra-duty contract for Stephanie Billins as Assistant Cheer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year.

30.2. Discussion on the resignation of Lincoln Dearing effective May 21, 2024.

30.3. Discussion on the resignation of Tina Coker Washburn effective June 4, 2024.

30.4. Discussion on the resignation of Brandi Eyestone effective May 28, 2024.

30.5. Discussion on a certified contract for Darcey Adamek to serve as a licensed mental health care provider as part of the Project Respect grant for the 2024-2025 school year.

30.6. Discussion on a temporary certified teaching contract for Gary Bandy for the 2024-2025 school year.

30.7. Discussion on the employment of Shoba Lindsey, support employee. 

30.8. Board to conduct ongoing Superintendent evaluation

31. Action to convene into executive session or remain in open session.

32. Consideration and action to acknowledge the return to open session.

33. Announcement of executive session minutes that no items were discussed in the executive session other than those outlined in the motion to convene.

34. Action on an extra-duty contract for Stephanie Billins as Assistant Cheer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year.

35. Action on the resignation of Lincoln Dearing effective May 21, 2024.

36. Action on the resignation of Tina Coker Washburn effective June 4, 2024.

37. Action on the resignation of Brandi Eyestone effective May 28, 2024.

38. Action on a certified contract for Darcey Adamek to serve as a licensed mental health care provider as part of the Project Respect grant for the 2024-2025 school year.

39. Action on a temporary certified teaching contract for Gary Bandy for the 2024-2025 school year.

40. Action on the employment of Shoba Lindsey, support employee. 

41. New business:

42. Adjournment